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NHIA medicines benefit list

Is Metronidazole covered by NHIS?

Yes. Metronidazole is on the NHIA medicines benefit list in 10 listed forms, so it can be prescribed and reimbursed under NHIA health insurance plans.
On the NHIA list10 forms listed

Listed forms & strengths

10
NHIS codeDosage formStrengthsPresentation
NHIS-06-01-01Tablets200mgTab.
NHIS-06-01-02Tablet400mgTab.
NHIS-06-01-03Suspension200mg/5ml60mls
NHIS-06-01-04IV Injection500mg in 100ml bottle100mls
NHIS-06-01-05Suppository500mgsupp/ovule
NHIS-06-07-80Tablets200mgTab.
NHIS-06-07-81Tablet400mgTab.
NHIS-06-07-82Suspension200mg/5ml60mls
NHIS-06-07-83IV Injection500mg in 100ml bottle100mls
NHIS-06-07-84Suppository500mgsupp/ovule
What this means for you

Covered in principle, confirmed by your HMO

Being on the benefit list means NHIA plans can pay for Metronidazole. Whether yours does, and at which facility, depends on your plan and your HMO. Check the accredited HMO register or ask your provider, and see official NHIA procedure tariffs for what treatments are reimbursed at. This page is a register record, not medical advice.

Source: NHIA medicines benefit list · fetched Aug 2026.